Tokyo, Japan, November 1, 2023 -- Suntory Holdings has decided to donate US $100,000 (approximately 15 Million Japanese Yen) to support the ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts following the devastating hurricane which tore through southern Mexico. The Suntory Group extends its deepest sympathies to those who have been affected and wishes for a fast recovery of the area.
Donation will be appointed to:
●Mexican Red Cross (Cruz Roja Mexicana): US $100,000
About Suntory Group
As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products, from premium spirits, beer, wine, ready-to-drink alcohol beverages, to brewed teas, bottled water, still and carbonated soft drinks, ready-to-drink coffee and energy drinks, along with health and wellness products. Suntory is home to award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu, as well as iconic American spirits Jim Beam and Maker's Mark. Suntory also fascinates the taste buds with The Premium Malt's beer, and owns the exceptional Japanese wine, Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection includes Sauza Tequila, non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Ribena, BOSS coffee, Iyemon green tea, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, V and BRAND’S, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX.
Questions around this news
How much is being donated for hurricane relief in Mexico?
The release says the donation is US $100,000, described as approximately 15 million Japanese yen. The funds are intended to support ongoing disaster relief and recovery following a hurricane that struck southern Mexico.
Which organization will receive the hurricane relief donation?
The release names the Mexican Red Cross, also known as Cruz Roja Mexicana, as the recipient. It says the organization will be allocated the full US $100,000 donation to support relief and recovery efforts after the hurricane in southern Mexico.
What does the Mexican Red Cross do during a disaster?
A national Red Cross organization generally provides humanitarian assistance during emergencies. Depending on local needs and capacity, this can include emergency aid, health services, support for affected communities, and help with recovery. Its work is guided by humanitarian principles and is carried out in coordination with relevant authorities and other relief organizations.
What does “ready-to-drink” mean on a beverage label?
Ready-to-drink describes a beverage sold in a form intended to be consumed without additional preparation, such as mixing or brewing. The category can include packaged alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, including canned, bottled, or carton beverages.
Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with an annual revenue (excluding excise taxes) of $20.2 billion in 2022. Its 40,885 employees worldwide draw upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.
As a corporation sustained by the gifts of nature and water, Suntory Group will always protect the ecosystems that deliver water. Because its ecosystem is the wellspring, not only of its business and the rich experiences the group creates for people's lives, but also of human life itself. Suntory Group will continue to be a company where everyone is empowered with the freedom and flexibility to innovate. Through all of its corporate pursuits, Suntory seeks to inspire the brilliance of life.
Learn more about Suntory Group, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability at www.suntory.com, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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In brief
Suntory Holdings says it will donate US $100,000 to the Mexican Red Cross to support disaster relief and recovery after a hurricane struck southern Mexico. The company also gives the donation’s approximate value as 15 Million Japanese Yen. Suntory expressed sympathy for people affected and hopes for a speedy recovery in the area. The release does not specify when the funds will be transferred or describe how the recipient will use them. The announcement comes from Tokyo, Japan. Suntory Group’s background and product portfolio are also described in the release, but the stated donation is directed to the Mexican Red Cross.
Key takeaways
- Suntory Holdings says it will donate US $100,000 for hurricane relief and recovery in southern Mexico.
- The Mexican Red Cross (Cruz Roja Mexicana) is named as the recipient.
- The release gives the donation’s approximate value as 15 Million Japanese Yen.
